Earth's Evolution.

What is a mass extinction?

• When all the species in a particular area on earth suddenly go extinct
• When multiple species from all over the earth suddenly go extinct 
• When one species goes extinct due to habitat changes
• When all life on earth is wiped out 

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

There have been _____ mass extinction events in Earth's history.

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 2

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

According to most scientists, what is the ultimate cause of most mass extinctions?

• overhunting

• evolution of new species to replace old ones

• major change in environment or climate

• asteroid impact

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What changes were caused by the break up of Pangaea?

• change in climates as landmasses moved closer or further from the equator
• new oceans formed
• new mountain ranges formed
• all of these were changes caused by the break up of Pangaea

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What word do we use to describe a species which has no members still living?

• endangered
• extinct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

True or False: Human beings are wiping out species much faster than nature creates them, causing what scientists call a "6th extinction"

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is NOT an explanation as to why the dinosaurs went extinction?

• Volcanic eruption

• Meteorite strike

• Massive earthquakes

• All of the options explain why dinosaurs went extinct

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Which of the following is the primary reason for using the geologic time scale?

• An explanation of how the dinosaurs disappeared

• Explain how Earth was formed 4.6 billion years ago

• Measure how long North America has existed

• Recognize major events that have occurred on earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What most likely caused the death of the dinosaurs?

• An ice age

• Volcanism

• Humans

• Asteroid Impact

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Identify which cause HAS NOT lead to a mass extinction globally.

• Climate change

• Hunting/Poaching

• Global volcanic activity

• Asteroid collision

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2